If you're looking for an entry-level full-suspension bike, this Jamis Dakar is a quality option and it's currently on sale at just £799!
High levels of stock continue to be problem for the bike industry in the wake of Covid, which is great news for consumers, as you can pick up bikes like the Jamis Dakar for massive discounts. This one comes courtesy of outdoor retailer Go Outdoors, and gives as much as 40% off the dual suspension Jamis Dakar, a bike we tested back in 2019 and had ‘the potential to be the best in test’ in our round-up of best budget full-suspension bikes.
43% off Jamis Dakar full-suspension bike! Was £1400, now £799
The Jamis Dakar is an excellent full-suspension mountain bike at a bargain price. It has a high quality alloy frame with suspension from RockShox delivering 120mm of travel front and rear. There are 27.5in wheels front and rear, a Shimano 10-speed wide-range drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes. The last time we tested it, we rated it a solid 7/10. Read our full review of the Jamis Dakar here.
Normally priced at £1,400, the Jamis Dakar is discounted to just £799 at Go Outdoors, with two different options to choose from, and all sizes in stock. That’s an incredible deal, with bikes selling fast according to the Go Outdoors website. You do need to be a Go Outdoors Member to get this price, but membership costs just £5 a year, and gets you access to lots of other deals. Details can be found on the Go Outdoors website at the bottom of the page.
Go Outdoors is also selling this blue version of the Jamis Dakar full-suspension bike for the same price.
The high-quality 6061 alloy Dakar frame looks a bit like an older Santa Cruz design, which is high praise at this price, with a single-pivot design and a linkage driven shock to tune the leverage curve. That rear suspension is handled by a RockShox Monarch shock, matched with a RockShox Judy fork up front. Travel is 120mm at both ends, and the Dakar rolls on 27.5in wheels front and rear.
If you don’t mind 27.5in wheels, the Jamis Dakar full-suspension bike is a really tidy package.
WTB provides the aggressive Vigilante tyres, and there’s an excellent Shimano Deore 10-speed drivetrain with a single ring up front for security and simplicity. Braking is handled by Shimano’s MT200 hydraulic disc brakes. There’s no dropper post as standard, but with this kind of saving, hopefully there’s cash left over for an upgrade.
Jamis offers the Dakar in five sizes, from XS to XL, and there are two colour options; blue or sand.
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When we tested the 2019 version we were blown away by the frame quality and geometry, but frustrated by the tyre choice and rear shock tune, rating it a 7/10. But five years has passed since that review, and the spec has been updated on the latest model, so hopefully those criticisms have been fixed. But even with those issues, the Dakar is a seriously good option for anyone looking to buy a full-suspension bike on a tight budget.